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SP59 YLK

2009 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,048 mi
Last recorded103,048 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-579,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,048 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 103,048 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fit blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 95,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 95,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 93,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure fit new tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,373 miles

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on rear silencer

direction indicators/main beam stalk slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on rear silencer

direction indicators/main beam stalk switch slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear nearside and offside brake pipes slightly corroded

corrosion on rear silencer

direction indicators/main beam stalk switch slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays /sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,386 miles

exhaust condition rear silencer

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,597 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SP59 YLK is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP59 YLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP59 YLK registered?

SP59 YLK is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SP59 YLK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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